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CHESTERFIELD
A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF CHESTERFIELD
Citizen
CHESTERFIELD.MO.US | 636.537.4000 | FALL/WINTER 2020
Ward 3 gets brand new Logan Park
Logan University has partnered with the City of Chesterfield Parks, Recreation &
Arts to lease land for a city park on Logan’s campus along Schoettler Road. This
is the first and only park in Ward 3. A 4-acre parcel of land near the south campus
entrance, provided by Logan, will be developed and maintained by Chesterfield
Parks, Recreation & Arts. The park, which will be called Logan Park, will include a
small, ADA-accessible playground with rubberized surface and multiple structures, Chesterfield
PD introduces
native educational garden, and small pavilion with restroom facilities. On-site
parking will also be available.
The park will be built in phases, pending funding. Chesterfield Parks, Recreation first-ever virtual
& Arts is currently seeking grant money from the St. Louis County Municipal Park
Grant Commission to cover a portion of the cost. Thomas McCarthy, CPRP, Director Safety Town
of Parks, Recreation & Arts for Chesterfield, says he would like to start construction
in mid 2021, if funding is approved through the Municipal Parks Grant Commission, Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the
with the goal of having some amenities open by the end of 2021. Chesterfield Police Department made
the difficult decision to cancel this
“Developing a park in Ward 3 of Chesterfield is something that was in our new Parks year’s classroom version of Safety
& Recreation Master Plan, which was just completed in 2019, and has been much Town. Instead, they are offering
desired by the residents of our city,” McCarthy said. “The fact that Logan stepped a brand-new Safety Town Virtual
up to the plate to help the community fulfill this dream is extremely exciting, and Learning Program.
we are thrilled to work with them. Logan University President Clay McDonald, DC,
MBA, JD said this kind of partnership embodies the institution’s values of teamwork Safety Town is one of the
and commitment to positive community relationships. “We look forward to sharing department’s most popular programs.
this amenity with our students and employees and being part of such a wonderful, It is a nationally recognized preschool
supportive community.” safety program which teaches 4-6 year
olds about a wide variety of safety
For updates on Logan Park, follow @ChesterfieldParks on Facebook, Twitter and issues, including police/911, fire safety,
Instagram or sign up for bi-weekly emails at https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/e- animal safety, crossing the street,
newsletters.html. bicycle safety, car safety, pool/water
safety, school bus safety, playground
safety, poisons and stranger danger.
Safety Town Virtual Learning can
be found on the Chesterfield Police
Department’s website at:
chesterfield.mo.us/safety-town-
virtual-learning.html. On that page
you will find links for each of the safety
topics.
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Mayor
Bob Nation Mayor's
Message
636.537.4711
bnation@chesterfield.mo.us
Term Expires: April 2021
Council Members
COMMON CENT$ AND INFORMATION
Ward I
Mary Monachella - 636.579.9030
Chesterfield Residents,
mmonachella@chesterfield.mo.us
Term Expires: April 2022 Many of my past messages have addressed
Barbara McGuinness - 314.434.7326 the City’s revenues and finances. Not to
bmcguinness@chesterfield.mo.us disappoint, this article will focus on the
Term Expires: April 2021 realization that our City has become too
reliant on sales tax revenues as a primary services with the revenues generated per
Ward II
source of paying for the cost of services resident. (see Chart A)
Mary Ann Mastorakos - 314.532.3222
we provide. We rely on sales tax for more
mmastorakos@chesterfield.mo.us
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than half of the City’s total revenues. Those This situation is exacerbated by the fact
Ben Keathley - 636.345.0629 revenues are subject to wide fluctuations that we have no property tax that comes
bkeathley@chesterfield.mo.us
and we are losing substantial revenues to the City of Chesterfield, whereas many
Term Expires: April 2021 from on-line sales which are an increasing other municipalities do have substantial
proportion of total sales. property taxes. The simplest way of analyzing
Ward III
this predicament is to look at the annual
Michael Moore - 314.378.7142
Although from time to time, this has been revenues of our City over the last several
mmoore@chesterfield.mo.us
Term Expires: April 2022
discussed over the years, the financial years. As you can see from looking at the
Dan Hurt - 636.532.2035
shortfalls we are experiencing due to COVID chart below, our total revenues have declined
dhurt@chesterfield.mo.us
have brought to light the need to put before (even before COVID), and even with the
Term Expires: April 2021 the voters a very small property tax that substantial influx of prop P revenues (well
would diversify and stabilize our revenues. in excess of $2 million/year), the trend is
Ward IV
dramatically downward. (see Chart B on page
Tom DeCampi - 636.530.0982
Chesterfield is not alone in the fact that 3.)
tdecampi@chesterfield.mo.us
an overwhelming majority of revenues
Term Expires: April 2022
come from sales taxes (this is true for most For many years (with the exception of a
Michelle Ohley - 636.357.7477
municipalities), and contrary to popular short period) the City of Chesterfield has
mohley@chesterfield.mo.us
Term Expires: April 2021 belief, there are many municipalities that prided itself by not having any property tax
have a much higher sales tax generation per coming to our coffers. However, in reviewing
City Administrator resident than does Chesterfield. This puts the other 88 municipalities within St. Louis
Mike O. Geisel - 636.537.4711 us at a competitive disadvantage with many County, we find that approximately 76 of
cityadministrator@chesterfield.mo.us other cities in being able to provide quality these municipalities have a property tax
Chesterfield Citizen 2019 St Louis County 1% Pooled Sales Tax Receipts
Editor/COPY & DESIGN Per Capita
$600
Courtney O’Donnell
codonnell@chesterfield.mo.us $500
$400
Paid for and published four times a year by
$300
the City of Chesterfield, Bob Nation, $502
$439 $434
Mayor. $200 $384 $384
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Chesterfield City Hall $100 $221
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Chesterfield, MO 63017-0670
636.537.4000
info@chesterfield.mo.us
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Chart A
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$42,500,000
$42,000,000
TOTAL REVENUES
all funds $41,864,929
Mayor and City
$41,500,000
$41,000,000
Council filing
$40,500,000
$40,331,709 On Tuesday, December 15, at 8 a.m., candidate
filing for the Office of Mayor, to serve a four-year
$40,000,000 $39,770,196
term, and the Office of Councilmember, in each
$39,500,000 $39,755,995 $39,692,660
of the City’s four (4) Wards, to serve a two-year
$39,000,000
$39,045,394 GENERAL FUND term, will begin in the City Clerk’s office, 690
$38,500,000
PARKS FUND
CAPITAL FUND Chesterfield Parkway West. After December 15,
$38,000,000
PUBLIC SAFETY FUND
SEWER LATERAL FUND hours for filing during the candidate filing period
$37,500,000 Includes Grant funds will be 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Friday. Candidate filing will close Tuesday,
2019 Total Revenues Includes additional SOURCE OF REVENUE – Proposition P, January 19, 2021, at 5 p.m. The election will be
$2,172,269 LESS than 2018 $2.6 million annually, starting in 2018 held April 6, 2021.
$263,335 LESS than 2017
$77,536 LESS than 2016
$647,266 MORE than 2015
$639,049 LESS than 2014
Qualifications
$711,066 MORE than 2007 Chart B -To run for the Office of Mayor, candidates
authorized on either or both residential to keep our taxes as low as possible, but must be at least 30 years of age, a citizen of the
and commercial property. The average given the realities and factors involved United States and a resident of the City at the
time of election for two (2) years prior to the
amount of the total mill levy is 53 cents to ignore our circumstances would not
election.
per one hundred dollars of assessed be responsible. Please don’t hesitate to
- To run for a seat on the City Council,
value. Just to review how the property tax ask for additional information on this candidates must be at least 21 years of age prior
works, it begins with an appraised value topic. This information is intended to be to taking office, a citizen of the United States, an
which is multiplied by 19% for residential educational. inhabitant of the City for one (1) year prior to the
properties and 32% for commercial election and a resident of the Ward for which
properties to give an assessed value. Stay safe, respectfully, they are running for six (6) months prior to the
For every 100 dollars of assessed value election.
multiplied by the total mill levy gives the
property tax on individual properties. For additional information, please call the City
Mayor Bob Nation Clerk at 636.537.6716.
Although the mill levies are slightly
higher in Rockwood, the Parkway School
District rate is currently about $7.00 per
Voter registration information
100 dollars of assessed value. Whereas Citizens may register to vote at City Hall or most St. Louis County public libraries.
our council has not decided if or how The Missouri Voter Registration Application is also available online at www.stlouisco.com/
much of a property tax to put on a ballot, elections.
I would suggest a very small amount The deadline to register to vote in the November 2020 General Election is October 7, 2020.
in the neighborhood of 10 cents for The deadline to register to vote in the April 2021 municipal election is March 10, 2021.
residential property, and a higher amount
of 20 cents for commercial properties.
As you can see, these amounts (if
Holiday trash pickup
approved) are considerably lower than LABOR DAY: MONDAY, SEPT. 7
the 53 cents average of those cities that Monday - Friday routes will run on a 1 day delay.
currently have this source of revenue,
and would be a nominal increase relative THANKSGIVING DAY: THURSDAY, NOV. 26
to the total levy of $7.00 per hundred Thursday and Friday routes will run on a 1 day delay.
dollars of assessed value. I.E., for every
$100,000 dollars of appraised value, the CHRISTMAS DAY: FRIDAY, DEC. 25
tax increase would be about $19. ($95 for Friday route will run on Saturday, Dec. 26.
a home valued at $500,000).
NEW YEARS DAY: FRIDAY, JAN. 1
This is not a pleasant or comfortable
Friday route will run on Saturday, Jan. 2.
topic to bring up because all of us want
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Subdivision Trustee Update
The City of Chesterfield is in the process of updating its comprehensive list of Subdivision Trustees. The City provides trustees with
notices of public hearings and upcoming projects that affect your subdivision. The City will also provide trustees with Ordinances and
Resolutions that have been adopted by City Council, which may be of interest to residents.
Please be advised that Trustee information is public information and is routinely provided, as a public service by the City, to anyone
requesting this information. If you are a new Trustee or know of any changes in your subdivision, please download the “Trustee
Information Form” on the City’s homepage, at www.chesterfield.mo.us.
Type keyword trustee form in the “search” box and click on the “GO” button, or use the Forms & Permits link and select Administration
1. Complete the Trustee Information form.
2. Mail, fax or email as directed on the front of the “Trustee Information Form”.
Please call the Customer Service Center at 636.537.4000 if you would like a “Trustee Information Form” mailed, emailed or faxed to you.
National Night Out on October 6
On Tuesday, October 6, the Chesterfield Police Department will be celebrating National Night Out in Chesterfield. We will be joining
forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “37th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.
National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Neighborhood Watch and the Chesterfield Police Department, will involve
over 10,000 communities from all 50 states.
In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we will not be holding a central event this year. Instead, we are encouraging neighborhoods
to host smaller community events following the up-to-date social distancing and mask guidelines in place at that time. The
Chesterfield Police Department Community Affairs Unit, as well as our Patrol Division, will be visiting the neighborhood events from
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m that evening.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local
anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them
know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
That night, residents in neighborhoods throughout Chesterfield and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside
lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police.
The Chesterfield Police Department is looking forward to seeing
everyone that night for a little fun and a lot of community spirit as
we all work toward the goal of preventing crime and addiction.
For more information or to register your neighborhood event,
please contact Community Affairs Officers Chad Meyer at
636.537.6769 (cmeyer@chesterfield.mo.us) or Colt Brown
at 636.537.6784 (cbrown@chesterfield.mo.us) and follow
the Chesterfield Police Department Facebook Page @
ChesterfieldPoliceDept.
Make the right call
NON EMERGENCY - 636.537.3000 EMERGENCY - 911
Records/Police Reports Medical or fire emergency
General Information Danger to life
Contacting a staff member Crime in progress
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At each of those links you will find a video Safety Town Topics:
lesson and a short, multiple choice quiz. • Police Officer/Uniform/911
Some lessons will include a supplemental • Crossing the Street
video, an informational handout and a • Bicycle Safety
coloring sheet and/or a craft related to • Car Safety
that page’s safety topic. Upon completion • School Bus Safety
of each quiz, we ask you fill out the • Pool/Water Safety
informational boxes below the quiz with the • Playground Safety
student’s information. We will track all quiz • Poison Control Safety
completions and upon a student finishing • Fire Safety
all 11 quizzes, we will email a Safety Town • Animal Safety
Virtual Learning Graduation Certificate to • Strangers
the student. Officer Chad Meyer directing a video for virtual
Safety Town.
You can also scan the QR code to visit the
Although this virtual program cannot virtual safety town website.
replace the valuable hands-on experience
and peer/instructor interaction provided
by the classroom version, it is a great way
to begin your child’s safety journey. We
hope the entire family will find value and
entertainment in the subject matter and
look forward to seeing all of our eligible
students back in the classroom next year.
Officer Jacey Putnam and volunteers in a Safety
Until then, have fun and be safe! Town video about playground safety.
Recycling resources for residents “Gardening for Wildlife”
Wondering where you can recycle certain items? How to recycle? Find
these answers and more through resources like the “Chesterfield What
Program
and Where to Recycle” Guide Flyer and the “Buying Recycled Means Chesterfield Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee
Closing the Loop” Brochure, which were updated in 2020, and can be found (CCEAC) has added “Gardening for Wildlife”, authored by
on the Chesterfield Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee’s page Mr. David Mizejewski, National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
(chesterfield.mo.us/citizens-committee-for-the-environment.html) along Naturalist, online. Mr. Mizejewski also authored and
the left-hand column of the page. Please consider using these recycling recently updated his book, Attracting Birds, Butterflies
resources for a greater conservation good and helping to keep our City and other Backyard Wildlife. Check it out at chesterfield.
clean and green. Check out the back of the Citizen for the next upcoming mo.us/citizens-committee-for-the-environment.html.
recycling event on Nov. 7.
Thank you, Chesterfield! Journey of
Recycling..... Transformation
October 13
Appliances? Contact Republic Services, www.republicservices.com, 10 a.m.
636.947.5959 West Pavilion, Central Park,
Paint? Contact Saint Louis Household Hazardous Waste, www.hhwstl. 16365 Lydia Hill Dr.
Sue Leahy will take you through her experiences in 12
com, 314.615.8989
years of native plant gardening, sharing basic design
Batteries? Contact Batteries Plus Bulbs, www.batteriesplus.com,
elements that keep her yard from looking too ‘wild’ and
636.778.1100
basic maintenance tips. Free but you must RSVP to
Clothing/textiles/linen? Contact Remains, Inc., www.remainsinc.com,
636.812-9500 or olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us.
314.865.0303
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Officers awarded for their life-saving actions
On June 26, the men and women of the Chesterfield Police Department celebrated
with Police Officer Ashley Saffa on the occasion of her being awarded the “Chief’s
Commendation.”
On May 20, 2020, Officer Saffa was dispatched to check the welfare of a person walking on
I-64 near the Daniel Boone Bridge. When Officer Saffa arrived, she saw the person walking
in the slow lane of the highway. Saffa took immediate action and blocked the lane with
her police car. In short order, Officer Saffa determined that the person was experiencing a
mental health crisis and appeared to be incoherent. As Officer Saffa attempted to speak to
the person, she suddenly broke into a run and attempted to enter an active lane of traffic.
Saffa recognized the imminent danger, and grabbed the individual’s clothing to stop her
from entering into yet another active traffic lane. The person continued to struggle but
Officer Saffa performed a leg sweep which caused both Officer Saffa and the victim to
L-R: Officer Ashley Saffa, Chief Ray Johnson
fall onto the highway. Officer Saffa held her on the ground and prevented her entry into
traffic until additional units arrived to assist. The person was eventually conveyed to
Progress West Hospital and admitted for psychiatric evaluation. Congratulations to
Officer Saffa for placing herself in peril to save the life of another!
On June 2nd, Officer Timothy Carter was presented with the Chesterfield Police
Department’s Life Saving Award.
This past April, Officer Carter was dispatched to a report of a person down. Upon his
arrival, Officer Carter observed an elderly man lying on the sidewalk. Officer Carter
immediately assessed the patient and found that the man had labored breathing.
Within moments, the man stopped breathing and had no pulse. At that point, Officer
Carter began to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Officer Carter L-R: Officer Tim Carter, Captain Dan Dunn
continued CPR until paramedics were able to relieve him. Monarch Fire District Chief
Medical Officer, Nic Harper, stated that Officer Carter’s early intervention of performing chest compressions contributed greatly to the
fact that this patient survived. Based on his exemplary performance of duty which significantly contributed the preservation of a human
life, the Chief of Police ordered that Police Officer Timothy Carter receive the Chesterfield Police Departments “Life Saving Award.”
Congratulations, Officer Carter!
Chesterfield Businesses A glimpse into the past
Reminder: Emergency On June 1, 1989 at 6:30 a.m., the City of Chesterfield held a brief inaugural
ceremony in Chesterfield Valley. During that ceremony, the first 49
Contacts
officers of the Chesterfield Police Department were sworn in and began
patrolling the streets of Chesterfield. Now, some 31 years later, the
department has grown to a force of 99 police officers and 11 civilian
Every commercial business in Chesterfield receives a employees. Remarkably, fourteen of our department’s charter members
Business Emergency Notification Information form along continue serving our many residents, visitors, students and businesses.
with their annually renewed business license. Please We thank these Officers for their commitment to the City as well as
complete and submit this form each year to ensure sharing their experience and leadership with our newest officers.
that the Chesterfield Police Department has the most
up to date contact and alarm company information for
your business. This information is vital in the event they
need to contact a designated individual after business
hours. If you need a copy of this form, visit: chesterfield.
mo.us/webcontent/forms/Police/Business_Emergency_
Notification.pdf. Completed forms can be faxed to
636.537.6798 or emailed to CPD@chesterfield.mo.us.
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Need to report a problem or issue?
The City of Chesterfield is committed Depending on the nature of the issue
to providing a safe environment, so if solution times vary. For example, if a tree
you see an issue call 636.537.4000 or log is down blocking the street or if there is
onto the city’s web page chesterfield. a pothole problem, it will be addressed
mo.us/report-a-problem.html to report right away or within a day. Trees needing
anything from Poison Ivy, a tree that trimming - will be put on a schedule.
needs trimming, streets that need repair, Dead trees will be surveyed by the
an uneven side walk, tall grass and much arborist within a few days to determine
more. if it needs to be put on a schedule for
removal. Uneven sidewalks will be
Once the work order gets initiated/ inspected by an engineer within in a day
assigned to a department or person, the or two. It will then be put on a schedule
individual who reported the problem will for repair or replacement, depending on
be notified via email. its severity.
Snow removal and Driveway Apron Program
Winter is approaching again, and soon this winter. This program was created to accordance with National Oceanic and
snowflakes will likely begin to fall. When assist disabled and physically challenged Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
snow or ice is forecasted, please be careful residents in the removal of windrows that guidelines. The program is designed to
when choosing where to park. Certain accumulate in the front of residential provide an additional service to qualifying
Chesterfield streets are designated driveway aprons after snowplowing residents in order to provide better access
as “Snow Routes,” identified by signs operations. Windrows are created when for emergency situations.
indicating such. City ordinances prohibit a large amount of snow from the street
parking on these routes during snowfalls rolls off of the edge of the plow blade and In order to qualify for this program,
of two inches or more. Regardless of accumulates at the base of the driveway Chesterfield residents must live in a
whether a street is a designated Snow apron. During significant snow events, single-family residential home accessed
Route, parking which obstructs emergency windrows at the base of residential via a public street, and have a diagnosed
snow removal equipment is prohibited driveways can become quite large, re- medical condition preventing them from
on all streets during any snow or ice freeze, and can sometimes be difficult to removing snow from their driveway. To
event. Vehicles which obstruct snow / ice remove. request this service, residents must
treatment can be ticketed or towed. complete three forms: Participant
Information Form, Physician Confirmation
During winter storms, the City’s Form and Participant Release Form, which
maintenance personnel (including Parks are each available on the City’s website,
and Public Works) are divided into two https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/resident-
crews, which work alternating twelve hour windrow-program.html. Applications
shifts until the storm is finished and all must be received at least two weeks prior
streets are cleared. Each driver follows a to a snow storm to allow for application
Snow Map, which contains turn-by-turn review and processing. This program may
instructions to ensure no public streets be discontinued at any time. If you have
are missed. If you ever have questions any questions, please call the City of
regarding snow removal, please contact Chesterfield Department of Public Works
the City’s Public Works Department at The City of Chesterfield will begin driveway at 636.537.4762.
636.537.4762 or publicworksdirector@ apron snow removal operations ONLY after
chesterfield.mo.us completion of all snow and ice removal Please note this Program only covers the
operations on public streets and at City portion of the driveway apron located in
Driveway Apron Snow Removal Program facilities. The snow accumulation from public right of way. The City of Chesterfield
the driveway apron must exceed two (2) does NOT remove snow from private
The City of Chesterfield Public Works inches during any single snow event. The property.
Department will continue to provide its snow accumulation will be measured
Driveway Apron Snow Removal Program at the City of Chesterfield City Hall in
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Residential Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Did you know … that the City of If you are experiencing a problem with your corrected up to a total cost of $15,000.
Chesterfield administers a program which sewer lateral line, the first step is to contact
covers up to $15,000 in eligible costs for a licensed plumber to have the line cabled. The program application and policy/
sewer lateral repairs? This program is If the sewer lateral cannot be opened, or procedures can be accessed online at the
funded through an annual assessment if the plumber indicates that there are City’s website, https://www.chesterfield.
to Chesterfield residents of $28 per year, problems with the lateral, you should mo.us/sewer-lateral-program.html. Should
which is included in your total tax bill. The contact the Public Works Department at you have any questions regarding the
program covers the portion of the sanitary 636.537.4762. If you qualify, the City will Residential Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repair
sewer which extends from the building contact its plumbing contractor to have Program, please contact the Public Works
foundation to the connection at the MSD your sewer lateral investigated utilizing a Department and we will be happy to help
sewer or a septic tank. camera. The video will be reviewed by City you.
Staff, and any eligible deficiency will be
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
We want all residents and visitors to have a fun and safe holiday
shopping season in Chesterfield. Please take a moment to read the
following holiday shopping safety tips for how to shop and celebrate
safely this holiday season:
• Stay alert and aware of what’s going on around you; do not look down
or at your phone while walking in between stores or to your car
• Park in a well-lit space and take note of where you parked so as to not
wander the parking lot searching for your car
• Ensure your car doors are locked, windows are up and all shopping
bags and gifts are out of sight and in the trunk
• Avoid carrying a large amount of cash; pay with a credit card
whenever possible
• If you discover a credit card is missing, notify your credit card
company as soon as possible to lock your account to avoid fraudulent
charges
Chesterfield PD accreditation Chesterfield Police utilizes Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Nixle to
Recently, the Chesterfield Police accreditation process provide up to date information related to
Department received its fifth and recognizing public safety, share Department hires and
reaccreditation and was additionally professional awards, request assistance in solving cases
awarded the Meritorious Ribbon for excellence. CALEA from the public and to interact with the
Excellence through the Commission has set 430 standards community.
on Accreditation for Law Enforcement that the Department
Agencies (CALEA). Our department is one must comply with in order to remain Visit our pages and follow us:
of 41 law enforcement agencies in Missouri CALEA accredited. The Department Facebook: @ChesterfieldPoliceDept
currently accredited through CALEA. works diligently throughout a four-year Twitter: @ChesterfieldPD
The purpose of CALEA’s Accreditation cycle to prepare. The Chesterfield PD Instagram: @chesterfieldpolicedepartment
Program is to improve the delivery of public is indeed fortunate to employ the only
safety services, primarily by maintaining Commissioned, Certified Accreditation YouTube: Chesterfield, MO Police
a body of standards developed by public Manager in Missouri. Police Officer Michael Department
safety practitioners covering a wide range Ryffel manages the day to day aspects Nixle: Text your zip code to the number
of up-to-date public safety initiatives, required to retain the title of Internationally “888777”
establishing and administering an Accredited Police Agency.
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Active Developments
There are so many developments in all The snapshot below shows the Active
Do I need a permit
parts of our City. Have you ever wondered
what was being built? The easiest way
Developments Map.
By selecting any of the numbered for my dumpster?
to find out is by going to the City of developments, you will be provided If you are remodeling a bathroom,
Chesterfield’s active developments web information of what is going on in that finishing a basement, or rehabbing your
page, https://www.chesterfield.mo.us/ location. Pick the “click for Details” and home in any way, you are probably looking
active-developments.html. get more information regarding that to place a dumpster on your property. The
Once here, select either “View Active location. placement of dumpsters in residential
Development Map” or “View Active You may be surprised at just how much is areas now requires a permit.
Developments Listing”. really going on.
In May 2020, the City of Chesterfield
passed Ordinance 3104, which requires
Municipal Zoning Approval (MZA) for the
placement of dumpsters on or adjacent
to residential properties. The application
for Municipal Zoning Approval is available
online at the City’s website, under
“Forms and Permits” and in the Planning
Department dropdown.
Here are a few things to keep in
mind regarding MZA applications for
dumpsters:
• You will need to submit a plot plan, aerial
image, or drawing that shows the location
of the dumpster. The dumpster can only
Award for Mayors’ Monarch Pledge be located on improved surfaces on
the property for which the MZA is being
Chesterfield Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee (CCEAC) was gifted its National submitted.
Wildlife Federation (NWF) Award for accomplishment of The Mayors’ Monarch Pledge! Our
Mayor endorsed this community-wide effort which started in 2014. The Pledge involved: • The approvals are only valid for 30 days
1. Issuing a Proclamation addressing the Monarch’s decline and its need for habitat. at a time. Extensions may be granted,
2. Urging the community to plant native milkweed through its “Native Gardening Grow- and you should contact the Planning
Off” competitions, and creating its Monarch Neighborhood Challenge as a result. Department if you need to seek an
3. Supporting Monarch conservation with garden leaders through its BiodiverCITY extension.
initiative.
4. Hosting a native plant sale/giveaway at its Earth Day events. • Make sure to notify your subdivision
5. Facilitating a milkweed seed collection/propagation through Chesterfield Elementary trustees and adjacent property owners,
School. and sign the box on the application form
6. Planting a Monarch-friendly garden by virtue of a Senior Girl Scout Troop creating a indicating you have done so.
‘Signature Garden’ model garden for the City’s 25th Anniversary.
7. And expanding its invasive species removal program which it annually accomplishes Questions? The City has a Planner-
since 2000. of-the-Day that is always available
Throughout our community, especially in the heart of Chesterfield, our Monarch/ during working hours to ensure that
Pollinator Nexus Gardens can be appreciated from Faust Park, alongside Olive Boulevard, any questions you have are answered
and alongside the YMCA and Library through the Amphitheater/Central Park. as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Many other sites are NWF Certified throughout our parks system and many other public The Planner-of-the-Day can be reached
and private sites. CCEAC sustained our community’s accomplishments in the NWF’s at 636.537.4733 or via email at pod@
Leadership Circle. Because CCEAC also completed surveys about the Mayors’ Monarch chesterfield.mo.us.
Pledge, we were able to gift a one-year subscription of any of the NWF publications to Mr.
Blake Pericich, an accomplished youth conservationist in Chesterfield!
Congratulations, Chesterfield and Mayor Nation!
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CITY The District “PLAY. EAT. ROCK.” The District is an entertainment, restaurant, and live music destination currently under construction in the City of Chesterfield. The District is a redevelopment of the former Taubman Outlet Mall, and will transform the property into a regional entertainment district with a variety of entertainment themed options. The project will be developed in multiple phases, and the first phase includes Main Event and The Factory. Main Event is a family-themed entertainment venue offering bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes, electronic games, virtual reality, billiards, as well as great food and drink. The Factory is a 3,000 person capacity live music venue. Future phases will include a variety of restaurant and entertainment options as well as the Pavilion with outdoor seating and entertainment. The District joins several new developments along North Outer 40 Road, including Topgolf and Residence Inn to the east. Residence Inn is also currently under construction. For more information about these developments and other new activity within the City of Chesterfield, please visit the City’s Active Developments page on the City’s website. While Staff is always available to answer questions about active projects, we want to ensure that it is as easy as possible for people to find the answers they need, and to see exactly how projects are progressing along the way. This interactive web page allows you to find projects by geographic location on a map or by project name, and then pull all the relevant history and details of each project. If anyone should have additional questions about a project at any stage, they are more than welcome to reach out to the Planner and/or Engineer whose contact information is provided under the project details. 10 | FALL/WINTER 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL QUESTIONS information on what is required for building Recreational vehicles may temporarily
permit approval, please contact St. Louis park on a residential property or a property
How do I apply for a solicitors license? County at 314.615.5184. within 500 feet of a residential property,
Fill out the solicitors application at Finally, once the work has been completed for a period of not more than 72 hours per
chesterfield.mo.us/forms-and-permits. and St. Louis County has performed any occurrence for not more than two times
html, get a background check (through final inspections as necessary, they will per month. Recreational vehicles may
Missouri Highway Patrol Website [$13]), send an occupancy permit to the City of temporarily park on streets within 500 feet
pay a $25 fee and have the application Chesterfield certifying that the work has of a residential property for a period of not
notarized (we have notaries at City Hall). been completed according to the approved more than 24 hours per occurrence for not
plans. If necessary, the City will conduct more than two times per month.
How do I obtain a public document? an inspection to ensure the work complies Ord. No. 2641
Fill out a sunshine law request at with the City approval, and the City of
chesterfield.mo.us/request-for-public- Chesterfield will release the occupancy How many dogs and cats can I keep in my
records.html. permit to the property owner. home?
The City aims to have all Municipal Zoning It shall be unlawful for any person to own,
Do I need a permit to put in a fence in my Approval applications reviewed within 3-5 harbor, shelter, keep, control, maintain
backyard? business days. If further information is or possess in or on his/her residential
Building permits for fences are only necessary, the City will generally contact property more than four dogs or six cats
required if the fence is taller than six feet. you within that time frame to guide you or a combination of six dogs and cats,
If the fence is six feet or less in height, through the process and let you know of provided there are no more than four (4)
no permit is required from the City. The any issues with the application. dogs.
exception to this rule is pool fences, Ord. No. 2823
which will always require Municipal Zoning ORDINANCE QUESTIONS
Approval from the City and a building How long can I leave my car parked on the
permit from St. Louis County. Property The Chesterfield Police Department has street in front of my house?
owners should also check with their one Code Enforcement Inspector who is No person shall park a vehicle, including a
subdivision trustees to make sure that their responsible for responding to complaints boat, trailer or camper, on any roadway for
proposed fence will meet neighborhood of nuisance violations, housing code an uninterrupted period of time longer than
regulations. violations and other quality of life issues 24 hours except in an emergency.
that affect members of our community. Ord. No. 164
What is the process for getting a building Below are some frequently asked
permit for work being done to my house? ordinance questions and their answers. For more information on Chesterfield
Building permits are not issued by Ordinances, visit: chesterfield.mo.us/city-
Chesterfield, they are issued by St. Louis How long can I leave my trashcan out for ordinances.html.
County. If St. Louis County determines collection?
that your project requires a building Waste containers can be placed at the
permit, the first step is to obtain Municipal required collection point no earlier than
Zoning Approval (MZA) from the City of 5 p.m. on the day prior to the regularly
Chesterfield. This application allows the scheduled collection day. Waste containers
City to check for setbacks, easements, shall be returned to their lawful storage
and to ensure that the City’s zoning code area no later than 11:59 p.m. on the day of
is being followed. The application can be collection.
found in the Forms and Permits section of Ord. No. 3085
our website under the Planning dropdown.
There is no fee for this application. The How long can my grass get before it is in
application form does provide some violation of Chesterfield ordinance?
guidelines as to what plans need to show Residents are required to maintain a
and what should be included for the most maximum height of not more than ten
popular applications; however, it is not an inches of mowed or cut turf grass. Want to visit a Chesterfield Park
all-inclusive list and a plan reviewer may Ord. No. 2802 from the comfort of your own
ask for more information as necessary. home?! Well now you can! Visit
Once your MZA application is approved, Can I park my recreational vehicle in my https://bit.ly/VirtualChesterfield to
the second step is to obtain a building driveway or on the street in front of my check it out!
permit from St. Louis County. For specific house?
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get your run in before the big meal. This year there will be two options to sign up for, you can register
for the 5K or challenge yourself with our November mileage challenge. Set your own mileage goals
for the month of November and log them as you go, all leading up to Thanksgiving morning. Every
participant will receive a shirt along with their registration. If you register for the mileage challenge, you will receive a
finisher medal and pull over. While we encourage you to run on Thanksgiving morning, results will be available race week.
For more info or to register go to bigriverrunning.com or chesterfield.mo.us/turkeytrot.html.
Shamrock Run Adult Softball-
March 6, 2021
5K/10K 8:30 a.m. Spring
Fun Run 10 a.m. Coed begins April 5, 2021
Chesterfield Valley Men’s begins April 6, 2021
Spring Youth Athletic Complex (CVAC),
17925 N Outer 40 Rd.
Game times between 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex
Soccer Come run with us for the 4th annual Coed will play Monday nights and
Saturdays, Late March – Early May St. Patrick’s Race. Awards for the men’s will play on Tuesday nights.
(Start dates TBD) 5K and 10K will be given to the top Each league is a 6-week double
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex overall male and female finishers, header league plus one week of
Ages: 3-12 as well as the first-place finishers playoffs. Teams are guaranteed 12
Resident: $72 in each age group. Age groups regular season games plus at least 1
Non-Resident: $87 are separated by male and female playoff game.
and are 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, Coed pricing $480 resident discount
The Chesterfield Recreation Youth 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. (per team) $600 general (per team)
Soccer League will give area youth Each participant in the Fun Run will Men’s pricing $540 resident discount
the opportunity to learn and develop receive a medal for running. Packet (per team) $675 general (per team)
soccer skills. This seven-week league Pick Up will be March 5 at TBD, 9 Slow-pitch leagues for ages 18 and
will take place on Saturdays at the a.m.-6 p.m. and race day at CVAC over. All games played under current
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. starting at 7:30 a.m. ASA rules and officiated by certified
Games will start no earlier than 9 a.m. umpires. Registration opens January
Participants will receive a uniform top, 4.
socks and soccer ball. Participants
register individually and will be placed
Chesterfield Summer Camp
on a co-ed team in the age division 3/4
and 5/6. Older age divisions register
individually in gender specific divisions. June 1 – July 16
At the time of registration, participants Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
will be able to request a teammate and Resident: $150/weekly
coach. Coaches are voluntary and will Non-resident: $190/weekly
receive their child’s registration free for Sunrise drop off: 7 – 8 a.m. ($25/weekly)
the league. Coaches will need to plan on Sunset pick up: 4:30 – 6 p.m. ($30/weekly)
attending a coach meeting on Sunday, More info to come!
March 14.
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Pavilion Rentals Talk in the Park SAVE THE DATE
Permits for use of the pavilions may be West Pavilion, Central Park, October 8, 10 a.m. – Noon
obtained at Chesterfield City Hall or online 16365 Lydia Hill Dr. Drive Thru Senior Sampler
at chesterfield.mo.us/pavilion-rental.html. Please bring a chair, water and mask. “Trunk or Treat from your Car Seat”
Pavilions are available seven days a week We are able to provide a safe, socially
from 9 a.m. to dusk through December 30,
LOAP
distanced seminar outside. Seminars are
2020. You can start reserving pavilions for free but you must RSVP to 636.812-9500 or
2021 on February 16, 2021.
olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us. For those of you who attend LOAP
(Lafayette Older Adult Program),
In Home Care unfortunately we won’t be meeting at the
September 22, 10 a.m. Ballwin Golf Course through the end of the
It’s common to want to stay in our homes year due to COVID-19. As CDC and St. Louis
as long as possible. One of the ways to do County guidelines and restrictions change,
that is to bring in resources, as needed. we will update everyone.
Be it help with meal prep, laundry, or just
Storybook Walk
having someone to talk with to skilled
nursing care, physical and occupational
therapy, there is an in-home solution for The StoryBook Walk at Central Park
Eberwein Dog park
you. Our panel of experts will provide advice provides an outdoor education adventure
and answer your questions. through Central Park. This new addition
The Dog Park is open to residents and to Central Park is a great way to
non-residents and each dog must wear Using technology to ease the pandemic engage families in health, literacy and
their own dog park tag. Dog tags for each struggles environmental awareness. The walk
dog are $45 for residents and $65 for October 20, 10 a.m. consists of 18 stations around the Central
non-residents and are available at City During the COVID-19 pandemic, Park lake, each station consisting of two
Hall during normal business hours. Dog pages out of a child’s book hand picked by
technologies are playing a crucial role in
tags must be renewed each calendar year. staff from the St. Louis County Library. The
keeping our society functional in a time
We will start selling the 2021 dog tag in route starts at the front of the Central Park
of quarantines. You will learn about online
December. Stay tuned for details. playground and runs in a loop around the
shopping,
lake.
delivery options, and additional services.
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER BOOK
Our panel of experts will provide advice and
answer your questions.
Pickleball OMG I’m turning
Pickleball is a great sport to get exercise
and have fun! The pickleball courts are
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October 6, 10 a.m. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER BOOK
open every day from dawn to dusk at
October 8, 6:30 p.m.
the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex
West Pavilion, Central Park,
(17925 North Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO
63017). Please bring your own equipment, 16365 Lydia Hill Dr.
as we are not currently loaning any out. Event is free but you must RSVP at
636.812.9500 or olderadults@chesterfield.
mo.us. Please bring a chair, water and mask.
Pool Pass Membership
Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center save the dates: • Swim Team • Dive Team • Pool Pass Early Bird Pricing Registration
opens on Tuesday, February 16. More information for these will be available in 2021 in the upcoming Spring Guide and online
at chesterfield.mo.us. ATTENTION POOL PASS HOLDERS: This year, we will be updating our computer system and all pool
pass holders, new and returning, will need to head to City Hall to obtain a new pool pass card. Thank you!
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Fishing in Chesterfield Parks Gardening for
Central Park Lake is open for catch & release fishing.
Birds
September 29
Fish currently in the lake: Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish and
10 a.m.
Catfish.
West Pavilion, Central Park,
16365 Lydia Hill Dr.
Rivers Edge Lake is also open for catch & keep fishing.
St. Louis Audubon will be doing a
presentation on “Gardening For Birds”
All State Fishing Regulations apply, see
Please bring a chair, water and mask.
mdc.mo.gov/fishing/fishing-regulations for information
Free but you must RSVP to 636.812-9500
and permits.
or olderadults@chesterfield.mo.us.
Parks Master Plan Crossword
Use our new Parks Master Plan to help you complete this crossword. The Master Plan can be
found here: chesterfield.mo.us/parks-master-plan-copy.html.
Parks Master Plan
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2 3
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6 7
8 9 10
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Down: Across:
1. most visited - two words (page 22) 4. made for shade (page 2, 39, 85)
2. enjoyed by all ages at lakes (page 17, 52) 6. most common form of exercise (page 34)
3. five of these are offered free per year (page 8. mailed or online (page 3)
53, 64) 9. focus _ _ _ _ _ (page 19)
5. one of the spots for tots (page 39, 41, 49) 10. outdoor musical venue (page 19, 20, 28)
7. most requested amenity (page 21) 12. 19,549 of these in Chesterfield (page 8)
11. outcome of survey (page 21, 27, 57) 14. 541 acres of this in Chesterfield (page 2)
13. filled with gills (page 19) 15. stats for bureaucrats (page 8, 26, 39, 50)
16. biggest display in the county (page 28)
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Grab your friends and family, your phone and visit Central Park or
Eberwein Park to complete one of our Scavenger Hunts!
Eberwein Park Hunt: Jacob, Stephanie, and Zachary
Hecksetter
Eberwein Park Hunt: Emilia Dignon
Eberwein Park Hunt: Lily Brown, Jane Brown,
Henry Brown, Paige Daws
Central Park Hunt: Luke Holloway, Milly Mulhall
Central Park Hunt: Jenny, Lainey, Nora, Benjamin
Central Park Sculpture Hunt: Giovanni Marino and
Moosie Goosie
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PAPER & ELECTRONIC
RECYCLING
Saturday, November 7, 2020 | 9 a.m. – Noon | Central Park, 631 Veteran’s Place Dr. 63017
E-CYCLE FEES:
CRT Monitors = $5 each
CRT TV’s 26” or less = $30 each
CRT TV’s 27” or greater = $50 each
Wood Console and True Big Screen/
Projection TV’s = $50 each
LED/LCD/Plasma TV's = $20 each
Any Freon containing unit = $10 each
Come hunt down all your candy canes for the holiday season!
December 5
10 a.m.
AGES
2-12 *
We will be accepting new, unwrapped toy
donations prior to the event and on site the
day of for Cardinal Glennon
Children’s Hospital.
Register at chesterfield.mo.us/candy-cane-hunt.html.You can also read
